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A sick little Monaghan boy is getting messages from police officers around the world

Ceejay McArdle, who dreams of becoming a guard, is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia.

A FEW MONTHS ago, we told you about Ceejay McArdle, a three-year-old boy from Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.

McArdle is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia and dreams of becoming a guard when he grows up.

Back in September, he paid a visit to Garda HQ in Phoenix Park and got to become an honorary officer for the day.

Here he is in action.

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And now, police officers from all over the world are reaching out to little Ceejay to send him supportive messages.

Like this lovely message from Toronto Police.

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Or these touching messages from the NYPD.

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Or this one from his colleagues in 51 Division, Toronto.

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Someone even went to the trouble of making this little badge for him.

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Ceejay’s mother tells DailyEdge.ie that the family are “eternally grateful” for the messages of support they have received from all over the world.

And Ceejay had this message for well-wishers.

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Thank you to all the officers from all over the world, for all the get well soon messages. “I’ve got your Six.”

Lovely.

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Written by Amy O’Connor and posted on DailyEdge.ie

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    Mute conri
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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:06 PM

    Get well soon Ceejay

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 11:48 PM

    This story proves that all we humanoids are really children

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:02 PM

    We need more of this in the world.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:47 PM
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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:11 PM

    Oh what a nice reason to smile..well done Garda Ceejay. Get well soon.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:33 PM

    Beautiful tribute! Fair play to the Gardai and other police forces. It often goes unnoticed just how much charity work and work they do in their communities. And best of luck to young ceejay!

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:03 PM

    Keep fighting lil man and get well soon.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:05 PM

    The future looks bright for the force. Get well soon little man

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    Mute ken
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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:09 PM

    Good man, Ceejay

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    Mute Patrick
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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:08 PM

    Ceejay…hero! Get well little man

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:18 PM

    Wiping away the tears how beautifully sweet, get well soon little man.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:34 PM

    This is a great article, great to know people around the world care. Get well Ceejay, you will make a great Garda

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:52 PM

    Ahh janey mackers….in such a cynical world these days some stories do melt your heart sometimes. Top work by all who sent him these messages. Get well soon Ceejay lad. :)

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:34 PM

    Well done Sargent Ceejay, get well soon.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:46 PM

    Superb story. Best of luck young man.

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    Mute Jenny Reid
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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:46 PM

    What a brave wee man x

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 9:29 PM

    Well done to all the police family. Now Ceejay go kick some ass xx

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 9:45 PM

    Best wishes Garda McArdle.
    Showing great bravery, like any great cop.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 9:37 PM

    Ah God,best of luck wee man.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 10:53 PM

    Ceejay stay on patrol my man!

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    Feb 24th 2016, 1:01 PM

    Just brilliant , get well soon..

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